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Leeds back in top six

Leeds 3 Scunthorpe 2

Even after two years, it seems incongruous to find Leeds locked in Division One. It is stranger still to see them straining to break out of it rather than promenading at the very top of the table.

But any notion that Leeds are now resurgent must be accompanied by a squadron of caveats, among them questions about form and temperament. The point was driven in spectacularly yesterday as Jermaine Beckford rescued them with two goals, which took his season's tally to 25.

Leeds, who played the final 10 minutes with ten men after Howson was sent off for two yellow cards, looked certain to squander a 2-0 lead. Beckford saved them from such ignominy by picking his way like a expert locksmith through Scunthorpe's defence in the 69th minute for his fine winner, struck from 18 yards.